Noticias Urgentes

This holiday season we aren't going to bore you with Insurance news, we know you have presents to buy... and unwrap, cookies to bake, candles to light, trees to decorate and family gatherings to attend.

We are just going to provide you with all the resources you need to have a safe and Happy Holiday in Mexico!

Below you will find a brief list of the services provided by the Mexican General Consulate in Denver. Be sure to contact the designated departments if you have any questions related to the services they provide. Specific requirements may have to be met and certain paperwork may be needed for available services.

Most people who travel to tropical Mexico do not encounter many problems, but it is always good to be aware of your surroundings. If you are wondering 'how safe is Mexico', don't worry; as long as you take a look at these top Mexico travel safety tips, you and your loved ones will feel safe abroad.

"It pays to be cautious but I think you should still enjoy Mexico," McKay told users who flocked to the online forum to air their concerns, and defend their favourite resorts.

More than 52 million tourists will visit Mexico this year, forecasted the Mexican Ministry of Tourism.

Predictions followed a solid holiday season and strong winter occupancy thus far, particularly in the resort areas.

The number of air arrivals in December was was up 13% over December 2010.

A new website, www.MexicoTruth.com. This site will inform people of the truth about Mexico, will give people the ability to sign an electronic petition, submit testimonials and stories about their experiences with Mexico and more. Visitors will also be able to voice their opinions about the negative impact of the U.S. State Department’s Travel Warnings against Mexico. As committee members, we encourage you to distribute this website URL to other businesses and individuals to strengthen our cause and encourage them to get involved and participate.

With the Dream Act in the news again due to the political jockeying during the recent GOP debates, the http://www.dreamscholarshipfund.com announced today that it has raised over $ 75,000 in donations in the past year and plans to grant at least 25 scholarships to incoming college freshmen in the spring of 2012.

"On behalf of thousands of Americans and Canadians living in Mazatlan, Mexico, we are writing to request your assistance in dispelling certain myths regarding the safety of foreigners in Mazatlan. We are deeply troubled by the perpetuation of these myths..."

Mexico's visitors have sent the message loud and clear. They want no-hassle vacations for one set price, be it $150 or $600 per night, without all those pesky decisions about where to go and what to eat. They want a safe place where the kids can play while their parents sip piña coladas at the pool bar. Fancy restaurants, spas and gyms are welcome amenities, of course, and excellent service a necessity.

The alcohol content is low, but it can catch up with you. It comes two ways, plain, i.e. white and unadulterated, and flavored with fruits, vegetables, or occasionally grain. Known as curados, these sweetened pulques may include strawberry, mango, guayaba, celery, beet, or even oatmeal. While true aficionados will only imbibe the pure stuff, beginners may find curados more palatable.

Check the map to see Foreign Affairs travel recommendations and warnings as of January 2012. Click on any country for more details. Note: Before you go, be sure to visit the Foreign Affairs web site for the very latest information. Foreign Affairs advises that Canadian travellers are responsible for their own personal safety while abroad.

The closest thing to a health emergency on his mind was warding off sunburn, so he didn't opt for additional insurance coverage for his trip -- let alone evacuation insurance.

Everything changed when, as he walked out of a restaurant, he felt faint, fell to the ground and hit his head.

Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Los Cabos have evaluated trends and surveyed visitors, and today released their predictions for travel to Los Cabos in 2012. While the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort and The Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos are forecasting an increase in business of eight to 13 percent, value will still be the name of the game with these top 10 Los Cabos travel trends for 2012...

A Mexican professor living in Saskatoon says his home country is still a safe place to visit.

University of Saskatchewan biology professor Hugo Cota-Sanchez was born in Sinaloa state, in northwest Mexico.

Established in 1998, the Estrella del Mar Turtle Sanctuary was created with the single goal of protecting and conserving the sea turtle. Just as significantly, the sanctuary is part of the 3.5 miles of beach habitat at the luxurious golf and beach resort, Estrella del Mar, a development built to live in concert with its natural environment.

As can be seen on the map, the states with most foreigners are Baja California (about 123,000), Jalisco (84,000), Chihuahua (80,000), the Federal District (72,000) and Tamaulipas.

Considered the most significant film affair in Latin America, Guadalajara Film Festival is an important cultural event, showcasing Mexican and Latino talent alongside other international works of cinematic art. Thanks to Guadalajara Film Festival, Latin American film has become a competitor in the global film industry. From March 2-12, over 100,000 film lovers are expected to flood the streets and theaters of Guadalajara, viewing close to 200 films.

If I can make my own prediction...Mexico will come into its own as a tourist destination this year.

It’s thanks to ... the all-inclusive hotel, an idea the Mexicans have taken to a ­pinnacle more elevated than a Mayan pyramid.

Planning to soak up the sun in Mexico? Whatever your itinerary, before making a trek across the border to Canada or Mexico, consider taking one of AT&T's* new discount voice packages along for the ride.

Now, just below ground level, I can step back in time and wander the ruins of the Aztec city’s principal building. It is no longer a soaring 50ft temple painted red and blue, but faded paint on the bricks and stone carvings of gods with gloriously tongue-twisting names such as Coyolxauhqui, Huitzilopochtli and Quetzalcoatl, evoke an idea of how grand the city once was.

Combined with the city’s long-established studio art scene, a vibrant cafe culture, a mescal-fueled night life and one of Mexico’s most exciting regional cuisines, Oaxaca is as cosmopolitan as it is architecturally stunning.

Now is a great time to visit Mexico, since crowds are reduced due to the inaccurate depiction given by the media for all of Mexico.

The holiday celebrates Epiphany, when the Three Kings or Wise Men visited the baby Jesus with precious gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. El Día de los Santos Reyes is celebrated throughout Mexico. Yet nowhere is Three Kings Day more festive than in Cajititlan de Los Reyes, just 6.2 miles from Ajijic, Jalisco off the airport road.

Father Lombardi noted that Pope Benedict spoke recently of Latin America’s “new, emerging central role in the world” and of the continental mission launched by Latin America’s bishops. In choosing to visit Mexico, “he has now chosen to go to one of the most populous Hispanic countries.”

Playa del Carmen used to be a little fishing town whose only distinction was being on the mainland side of the ferry service to Cozumel.

Now it's the tourist hub of the Mayan Riviera, a 130-km stretch of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula that vies with Varadero, Cuba, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as the winter favourite of Canadians.

This collection was chosen for remarks that add new information to the original article or offer recommendations for travel in Mexico.

Located in Tepotzotlán on Plaza Hidalgo #99, the Museo Nacional del Virreinato is also known as the Colegio de San Fracisco Javier, owned by the Jesuits who arrived in this place in the year 1572. The museum houses in impressive collection of art and historical pieces.

"I guess the biggest one that we tell people is that you need to get travel insurance before you go," MacKenzie says.

When it comes to personal safety, MacKenzie points to common sense — don't flash great amounts of cash around and be aware of your surroundings, for example.

Some of our readers were wondering about the practical aspects of traveling by car in Mexico. And obviously about safety of such extravaganza. Some of them even consider coming over and needed a few tips. Instead of responding all of their concerns individually and writing hundreds of emails, here are some of the things I would recommend:
...When you shop around for Mexican car insurance, check online and compare at the border. The agents in Laredo wanted between 30% and 100% more then an online quote.

The Pope's journey was confirmed following consultations with the government of Mexico and the Catholic Bishops Conference of that country. The Pope will arrive in Guanajuato State on the evening of March 23, where he will be received by Mexican President Felipe Calderon at the Leon airport.